Backbone Consultants collects only personally identifiable information (PII) that is voluntarily provided by visitors to Backbone's website and our social media platforms. The limited information elements captured include: name, company, job title, address, phone number, email address, credentials, work history and education. This is not meant as an all inclusive or exhaustive list but is meant to represent the primary data sets captured. Backbone utilizes this willfully provided information in order to assist in the following: inquire for further information, register for events, submission of resumes, sharing company news and select marketing messages.

An inquirer may willfully choose to provide personal information for the following reasons: present RFPs or SOWs, discuss staffing augmentation, inquire about services offerings, submit resumes and or work history information, participate in Backbone's news & updates mailing list, contact us for further information, or to register for events and training conferences.

Information attained on the Backbone Consultants site is used only for the intended purpose stated at the time that the information is collected. This data is not shared with other entities for secondary or unrelated purposes. If there is an instance where such information may be shared, Backbone will ask for permission beforehand.

Backbone makes every practical effort to avoid excessive or irrelevant collection of data. Except for the mailing list initiative described above, where visitors explicitly choose to receive specific email marketing or other materials, Backbone will not use personal data collected from our website or social media platforms to facilitate unsolicited marketing activities.

Third Parties

It is Backbone's policy only to disclose information to third parties in the following circumstances: as required by law or other legal process; when explicitly requested by a visitor; when required to deliver publications or reference materials requested by a visitor; when required to facilitate conferences or events hosted by a third party.

Backbone's website does not collect or compile PII for dissemination or sale to outside parties for consumer marketing purposes, or host mailings on behalf of third parties.

Affiliate Links

Backbone's site may contain links to other websites that do not operate under backboneconsultants.com's privacy best practices. When linking to other websites, the privacy measures and protections described herein no longer apply. Visitors are encouraged to review each site's privacy policy before disclosing any information to external organizations.

Communication Choices

As a policy, visitors are not required to register to access Backbone's website. PII data elements provided to Backbone through our digital footprint is provided voluntarily by inquirers and visitors. Should visitors subsequently choose to unsubscribe from mailing lists or any registrations, we will provide instructions on the appropriate website area or in communications to our visitors.

Data Security

Backbone has implemented generally accepted standards of technology and operational security in order to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. All Backbone employees follow a network-wide security policy. Only authorized Backbone personnel are provided access to PII and these employees have agreed to ensure confidentiality of this information.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy while using Backbone's website please direct them to [email protected].

NOTE - Backbone Consultants reserves the right to modify or amend this statement at any time.